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Things to do in Scottsdale

Things to do in Scottsdale

Set against the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale is known for sun-soaked resorts, golf, and refined desert living.

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Old Town Scottsdale

A walkable hub of art galleries, boutiques, and lively restaurants and bars at the heart of the city.

Outdoors

Outdoors

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Scenic desert trails winding through a protected desert preserve on the city's northeastern edge.

Outdoors

Championship golf

Desert courses set against a mountain backdrop, busiest from late fall through spring.

Top Attractions

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Outdoors

Pinnacle Peak Park

Hike Pinnacle Peak Park in North Scottsdale — a well-maintained out-and-back trail through boulders and saguaros with sweeping foothill and Troon views.

Outdoors

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Hike the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale — 30,000+ acres of protected Sonoran Desert, from easy Gateway loops to the climb toward Tom's Thumb.

Arts

Canal Convergence

Canal Convergence lights up the Scottsdale Waterfront each fall with large-scale interactive art, live performances, and nightly programming along the canal.

Wellness

Spa Avania

Unwind at Spa Avania in Scottsdale — mineral-water therapy, a Himalayan salt room, and desert-inspired treatments for a serene half-day retreat.

Local Favorites

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Dining

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

The Sugar Bowl in Old Town Scottsdale — a pink-walled institution serving sundaes and classic American fare from a soda-fountain counter since the 1950s.

Dining

Citizen Public House

Citizen Public House in Old Town Scottsdale — carefully made comfort food and a serious cocktail program, home of the cult-favorite Original Chopped Salad.

Dining

Barrio Queen

Barrio Queen in Old Town Scottsdale — a lively, colorful celebration of regional Mexican cooking with a tequila list pages long.

Dining

The Mission

The Mission in Old Town Scottsdale — modern Latin cooking in a dramatic candlelit room beside the historic Old Adobe Mission.

Signature Events

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Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld each February — thousands of top-level Arabian show horses, plus shopping, food, and family events.

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Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale each January — thousands of classic, custom, and dream cars crossing the block.

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WM Phoenix Open

The WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale each February — the famous 16th hole, record crowds, and how to plan your stay around 'The People's Open.'

Stories & Guides

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Stories & Guides

Scottsdale's Peak and Off Seasons, Honestly

When to visit Scottsdale, honestly: the January to April peak, the punishing summer, the quiet November shoulder, and why the high country runs opposite.

Stories & Guides

Vacation Rental or Hotel in Scottsdale?

Renting a home versus booking a Scottsdale resort: space, private pools, kitchens, laundry, cost shape by group size, and what a hotel does better.

Stories & Guides

Which Scottsdale Neighborhood Should You Stay In?

Old Town, north Scottsdale, central Scottsdale, and the south side compared, with who each area suits and the honest tradeoff you accept by staying there.

Stories & Guides

Where Locals Actually Eat in Scottsdale

Eating in Scottsdale district by district: Old Town's restaurant blocks, Sonoran Mexican, the north Scottsdale shopping villages and the casual south.

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